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The first link listed below leads to one of the finest local history sites to be found in Ireland. It is comprehensive, informative, learned and above all fascinating. It is an essential resource to everyone interested in Carlow's local history. It is very user friendly and will prove invaluable to the children, parents and teachers when they come to compiling their own projects on Carlow's local history.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~irlcar2/Site_index.htm  
One of the best sites on local history. Clearly laid out, containing a wealth of fascinating detail re the history of Carlow. A crucial site for anyone with an interest in the local history of Carlow.

http://www.teachnet.ie/jfarrell/2006D/index.htm    
Present day photographic archive of historical sites in the Carlow area.

http://www.carlowcountymuseum.com/museums/militry-museum/index.html
County Carlow Museum. Excellent museum which is well worth a visit anytime. Site also contains links to other museums in the Carlow area.

http://www.iol.ie/~askeabns/stair.htm
You can download clipart dealing with Irish history from this website. Ideal for project work. This link to Celtic clipart will also add to your project work.http://www.iol.ie/~askeabns/celtic.htm

http://www.teachnet.ie/jfarrell/2005A/index.htm  
Captain Myles Keogh was one of Carlow's great heroes. This site contains blank project sheets which can be downloaded and are ideal for display work at http://www.teachnet.ie/jfarrell/2005A/taskfive.htm